Ptychoptera metallica
Walker, 1848
Ptychoptera metallica is a of phantom crane fly in the Ptychopteridae, described by Francis Walker in 1848. Members of this family are characterized by their distinctive wing venation and aquatic larval stages. The specific epithet 'metallica' likely refers to metallic coloration, though detailed descriptions of appearance are sparse in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ptychoptera metallica: /tɪˈkɒptərə mɪˈtælɪkə/
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